tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post8054647624700071627..comments2024-03-13T06:55:06.760+05:30Comments on Meanderings and Reflections: The legitimacy of an ambitionS. Susan Deborahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-46220946685174586382012-04-18T22:30:26.027+05:302012-04-18T22:30:26.027+05:30when adults want "to be kids" its quite ...when adults want "to be kids" its quite natural that kids want to be adults.... we always want what we cant have right now. i wanted to be a spy (like james bond) when i was a kid and it was a sad day when i learnt that real spies do not live like that. but i didnt let myself be restricted by my own ambition or even my imagination..i have often put myself out of my comfort zone in an effort to what they call "finding yourself" and the path though thorny has been fun....although i have a degree (or 3) in medicine- i have also worked in the ad field/ sales & marketing, television/print journalism, and assissted in all sorts of family businessees run by friends and relatives- most of these jobs on a non-remunerative, just for the experience basis. i have met and made friends with a wide variety of people have heard a fund of stories and one day when i retire and start my real career as a novelist, all this homework done is gonna help me rock (i hope so)Ganesh Puttuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13208083828467510958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-38835356277188785562012-04-03T12:51:46.688+05:302012-04-03T12:51:46.688+05:30He is the son of a priest so while he was growing ...He is the son of a priest so while he was growing up, not many foreign films to watch. I guess he was fascinated to carry messages from one end to another.S. Susan Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-4655381777323167482012-04-03T12:50:07.013+05:302012-04-03T12:50:07.013+05:30Astrologer sounds great. Are you one today, Rajesh...Astrologer sounds great. Are you one today, Rajesh?S. Susan Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-60839380799273786962012-04-03T11:33:56.118+05:302012-04-03T11:33:56.118+05:30I think I've always liked talking, so I though...I think I've always liked talking, so I thought being up there behind the pulpit was a great talking fix, haha! Never mind that I usually dozed off during the sermon!<br /><br />A postman! Hmmm he must have seen the film, The Postman Always Rings Twice. :))AJhttp://ajpoliquit.wordpress.com/2012/03/31/the-golden-hour/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-25004180444332836482012-03-31T20:44:55.121+05:302012-03-31T20:44:55.121+05:30There is a quote: "When elders ask kids on wh...There is a quote: "When elders ask kids on what they want to become in life, they are actually looking for ideas for themselves" :P <br /><br />When I was a kid, I told one person who asked me this question, that I wanted to become an astrologer. She tried to convince me that it is not a glowing profession anymore, etc etc. But I was adamant. The next day I found out that astrologer is astronomer, which is what I wanted to say!! I went again and told her this and she seemed satisfied this time. <br /><br />I feel that our careers are decided by events, circumstances and so many other such factors over which we don't have much control. Somehow I feel it's better that way.<br /><br />Destination InfinityDestination Infinityhttp://www.destinationinfinity.org/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-9514559549275645982012-03-26T10:14:55.980+05:302012-03-26T10:14:55.980+05:30Yes, sometimes even I think that I am still in a d...Yes, sometimes even I think that I am still in a dilemma. <br />A taco truck!!! I just wish she gets it. Like her, I guess many of us have our own taco trucks. <br />What if I want to be several things at the same time. Why should there be only one path that I can follow. Can't I take some diversions?<br /><br />Joy always :)S. Susan Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-3085637627147341012012-03-26T09:36:21.922+05:302012-03-26T09:36:21.922+05:30Yes, Ash. But imagine the majority of our Indian k...Yes, Ash. But imagine the majority of our Indian kids have ambitions even before they go to school.S. Susan Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-13807334192456008032012-03-24T09:01:31.129+05:302012-03-24T09:01:31.129+05:30I still don't know what I want to be...I think...I still don't know what I want to be...I think I would have enjoyed being a journalist because of my passion for writing. <br />I met a girl who told me since she was a kid, when all her classmates wanted to be doctors, lawyers, etc. she wanted to have a taco truck and to this day, she still wants one, but her parents would support her college education, but won't consign a taco truckA Plain Observerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03741520771592669741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-30047516371055731052012-03-23T12:24:36.041+05:302012-03-23T12:24:36.041+05:30Yes, you are quite right. Today when I hear many p...Yes, you are quite right. Today when I hear many people complaining that they weren't allowed to do what they wanted, I can see the sadness veil their faces. When ambitions are thrust on kids, it can scar their personality if they are not happy with the career they have opted.S. Susan Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-90057821300163931632012-03-23T12:22:20.215+05:302012-03-23T12:22:20.215+05:30You are a model mom, Jessica. I just wish parents ...You are a model mom, Jessica. I just wish parents were like you in encouraging their children to observe, explore and choose. <br /><br />And no matter what parents and even freinds should not try to impose ambitions on children when young.<br /><br />Thanks for coming by after a long time, jessica. Glad to read your comment.S. Susan Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-26364111283951006922012-03-23T12:19:37.851+05:302012-03-23T12:19:37.851+05:30Smiles. Happy for you, Harish.Smiles. Happy for you, Harish.S. Susan Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-9222306057544562452012-03-23T12:19:14.054+05:302012-03-23T12:19:14.054+05:30I guess the best way is to let them be and discove...I guess the best way is to let them be and discover for themselves. Sometimes when we perceive of any job as trivial, we tend to influence our children as well. Let them explore, find out and then choose when they are ready to do so. <br /><br />Welcome Amy. Glad to have you here. Thanks for stopping by to leave a comment.S. Susan Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-289041058026974692012-03-23T12:17:09.548+05:302012-03-23T12:17:09.548+05:30Quite right, Jerly. Children should grow up with a...Quite right, Jerly. Children should grow up with a variety of choices before they finally decide what suits them best. But it is sad that some childrena re not allowed this drifting when they are growing up. They are forced to choose at a very early age.S. Susan Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-85060501314744616552012-03-23T12:15:09.813+05:302012-03-23T12:15:09.813+05:30:) Smiles.:) Smiles.S. Susan Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-57565353836281822722012-03-23T12:14:49.026+05:302012-03-23T12:14:49.026+05:30That is a wise little kid who knew what to do!Yes,...That is a wise little kid who knew what to do!Yes, kids are very restricted in their world-view because they are not allowed to explore enough. Most of what they know is from their parents and sometimes parents influence the kid's decisions a lot.S. Susan Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-29038287879710815012012-03-23T12:13:17.130+05:302012-03-23T12:13:17.130+05:30My gosh! That's quite a handful, Sav. And as y...My gosh! That's quite a handful, Sav. And as you have rightly mentioned, every role teaches you something and one is richer that what one was previously.S. Susan Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-86954602870707382872012-03-23T12:11:38.246+05:302012-03-23T12:11:38.246+05:30Yes, being a mother gives a lot of time to pursue ...Yes, being a mother gives a lot of time to pursue one's whims. I like the way you have phrased the comment.S. Susan Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-80995097494954392592012-03-23T12:10:22.980+05:302012-03-23T12:10:22.980+05:30Oh yes, being too ambitious is a killjoy. Wonder h...Oh yes, being too ambitious is a killjoy. Wonder how many parents/children realise this truth.S. Susan Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-68748519114532639812012-03-23T12:09:31.473+05:302012-03-23T12:09:31.473+05:30"Without ambition" sounds impossible to ..."Without ambition" sounds impossible to me. But how many are brave enough to say that, Rimly. Bravo.S. Susan Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-87845274013409186942012-03-23T12:08:36.359+05:302012-03-23T12:08:36.359+05:30Rockstar sound cool. I wish he sustains that. But ...Rockstar sound cool. I wish he sustains that. But I guess he will move on but his choice is defintely not the conventional.S. Susan Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-24904190461134211062012-03-23T12:07:20.213+05:302012-03-23T12:07:20.213+05:30Pastor or missionary!!! Well, cannot imagine you t...Pastor or missionary!!! Well, cannot imagine you that way, Age. I wonder what aspect of the "pastor" fascinated you? Was it to be an 'important man,' or ''serving god,' or just an answer.<br />Hmmm. We come a far way from those awkward childhood ambitions. <br />My husband wanted to be a postman!!! Can you imagine that?S. Susan Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-24038956304157426162012-03-23T12:04:57.415+05:302012-03-23T12:04:57.415+05:30Martha, I am glad that you found your niche and th...Martha, I am glad that you found your niche and that you are doing it full time. Thanks for coming by, dear Martha. Your comment reinstates that ambition is something that comes as life goes on. As a kid, one cannot define what we would want to do when we grow up.S. Susan Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-72503386664005317962012-03-23T12:03:16.028+05:302012-03-23T12:03:16.028+05:30Wow, Brian, now there are three: Ambition/Passion/...Wow, Brian, now there are three: Ambition/Passion/Intention. Changes always creep in without us knowing and we often feel quite lazy to shift gear.S. Susan Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-7656823750651780472012-03-23T12:01:58.295+05:302012-03-23T12:01:58.295+05:30Shadow of a shadow!!! Shakespeare can't have g...Shadow of a shadow!!! Shakespeare can't have gone wrong with that. he understood the human psyche so very well :)S. Susan Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7205157387819958650.post-80806546493251997352012-03-23T12:01:15.448+05:302012-03-23T12:01:15.448+05:30Glad that your journey was pleasant. Only a few ca...Glad that your journey was pleasant. Only a few can manage that, Kriti.S. Susan Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.com